Investing in the Science
Cientifica is a private investment company that actively seeks and invests in early stage science-based ventures.
About Us
We value the Science
At Cientifica, we actively review early stage science based companies across a range of sectors and undertake direct investment to accelerate their development.
Our team of highly experienced scientific professionals will undertake a qualified independent scientific review of an emerging business, quantify its future potential and if it meets our criteria, directly invest in the company.
If your a science-based start-up, and you are looking for investors that understand what it takes to commercialise a great idea, then contact us.
Our Team
Dr David DeTata
Director BSc. MSc PhD MBA GAICD
Dr DeTata holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.
Expertise:
- Pre investment Scientific Reviews
- R&D Project Supervision & Management
- Research Strategy Advice to Boards
- Investment Due Diligence
Mr Nick Burn
Principal Geologist BSc (Hons) MBA MAIG
Nick is an experienced exploration geologist specialising in project generation and development with over 30 years’ experience in the minerals exploration industry including extensive operational experience throughout Australia. Mr Burn was previously CEO/Director for AIM-listed Golden Saint Resources, CEO/Director of ASX-listed explorer Regalpoint Resources Ltd, Exploration Manager for Energy Metals Ltd and Exploration Manager for GB Energy Ltd. Mr Burn was previously a Director of GB Energy and Kalia Holdings Ltd (ASX:KLH).
Expertise:
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Project Generation
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Resources Project Review
- Competent Person Statements
- Investment Due Diligence
Current Investments
Cardihab
Cientifica is an early stage investor in Cardihab. The Cardihab platform gives patients flexibility to complete supervised cardiac rehabilitation using a smartphone app which connects to a secure clinician portal. The science behind the platform stacks up – and we look forward to watching the technology continue to gain traction across a range of medical settings.
AM2D
Cientifica is an industry sponsor of a PhD program within the AM2D ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials which is supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) under its Industrial Transformation Research Hub scheme. AM2D brings together Australian Universities, and national and international institutes to research and develop the application of 2D Materials for water treatment, batteries, functional coatings and other key areas of economic and technological interests.
Hydrogen Society of Australia
Cientifica joined the Hydrogen Society of Australia in 2023 alongside major supporters including Innovate Australia, Woodside and Siemens to communicate, network and build relationships with other members in the industry in support of hydrogen initiatives to facilitate our transition to a decarbonised economy.
Dudley Lithium Project
In 2022, Cientifica applied for an Exploration Licence previously held by Lithium Australia, located on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. The Dudley Lithium Project is highly prospective for lithium mineralisation and captures the previous EL6213 tenement. The tenement was granted to Cientifica in late 2022 and exploration activities have begun on the project to understand the potential for this region to host economic Lithium mineralisation.
Carrara Range Battery Minerals Project, Northern Territory
The team at Cientifica identified the Carrara Range project in the Northern Territory following a review of open source scientific data released from Geoscience Australia. The project area is highly prospective for sediment hosted battery metals including Mn-Cu-Ag-Pb-Zn-Co as well as iron ore. The project was sold to ASX listed Resolution Minerals (ASX:RML) in February 2022.
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